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Sudden severe pain neck. shoulder.and shoulder blade. my arm is tingly. tylenol (acetaminophen) ice heat massage rest and a neck pillow have not helped i can't sleep!

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Dr. Jay Rosenfeld answered

See below: This could be a sign of a pinched nerve in the neck. I would advise that you see your doctor if you have one who can examine you and then suggest the best course of treatment.

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Answered 1/16/2014

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A member asked:

Sudden severe pain neck. shoulder.and shoulder blade. my arm is tingly. tylenol (acetaminophen) ice heat massage rest and a neck pillow have not helped i can't sleep!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Rosenfeld answered

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

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